City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi

Peeling back the layers of Delhi's centuries-old history, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.

Sparkling with irrepressible wit, City of Djinns peels back the layers of Delhi's centuries-old history, revealing an extraordinary array of characters along the way-from eunuchs to descendants of great Moguls. With refreshingly open-minded curiosity, William Dalrymple explores the seven "dead" cities of Delhi as well as the eighth city--today's Delhi. Underlying his quest is the legend of the djinns, fire-formed spirits that are said to assure the city's Phoenix-like regeneration no matter how many times it is destroyed. Entertaining, fascinating, and informative, City of Djinns is an irresistible blend of research and adventure.

Author: William Dalrymple
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 03/25/2003
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 7.92h x 5.02w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780142001004